The Morgan State Bears (3-5) will clash against the Towson Tigers (2-6) at Royal Farms Arena. The game starts at 1:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Morgan State Bears vs. Towson Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last game. The Tigers fell to the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42, while the Bears were defeated by the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 100-77.
Morgan State had a better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 15.1) while Towson had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204). Brian Fobbs had a solid game for Towson with nine points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Burke had a good outing for Morgan State, recording 17 points.
The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 82-78. Towson made 14 of its 30 three pointers (46.7 percent). Morgan State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 18.6).
Towson could dominate the offensive glass in this battle. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while Morgan State ranks 344th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.1 percent).
Morgan State Bears vs. Towson Tigers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Towson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Towson ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Morgan State ranks 301st (37.2).
- The Tigers rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8) while the Bears rank 251st (22.3).
- Morgan State ranks 194th in assists per game (12.4) while Towson ranks 258th (11.5).
- The Tigers rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bears rank 226th (4.0).
- Morgan State ranks 23rd in steals per game (7.3) while Towson ranks 128th (6.4).
